13 May 2026 · 1 min
Mike Hartman guides a meditation on personal growth through sports, focusing on discipline, mental toughness, resilience, and the relationships formed with teammates and coaches. The practice uses breathing exercises and visualization to help athletes recognize lasting life skills gained through competition.
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Welcome to the Healthy Mindset App Podcast, where host Mike Hartman, a Performance Coach and former professional athlete, brings his passion to help athletes and workplace athletes achieve their dreams and goals while being mindful of everything else in life. Mike also uses this platform to share his targeted assessment applications, Healthy Mindset Course, meditation, and goal-setting technique for the athlete and workplace athlete. We're glad you're here. Now let's dive headfirst into this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast. Here's your host, Mike Hartman.
The personal growth Welcome to this guided meditation. Find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down, and gently close your eyes. Take a deep breath in, centering your mind and body. Hold it for a moment. And then slowly exhale, releasing any tension or stress. Reflect on your personal growth through sports. Think about the discipline you've developed, the work ethic that drives you, and the mental toughness that helps you face challenges. Allow yourself to fully embrace these qualities. Feel gratitude for the challenges that pushed you to become better. Remember the times you faced obstacles and overcame them, growing stronger and more resilient with each experience. Appreciate the life skills you've gained through sports— the teamwork, the leadership, and the ability to handle both success and failure. Recognize how these skills have positively impacted your life, both on and off the field. Think about the friendships and connections you've made along the way, the bonds formed with teammates, coaches, and competitors. Feel gratitude for these relationships and the memories you've created together. Let this gratitude remind you of the positive impact sports have had on your life, shaping you into who you are today. Reflect on the journey you've taken and the person you've become. Take a deep breath in, feeling grateful for the personal growth and the journey of being an athlete. Hold it for a moment, And then slowly exhale, allowing the feelings of gratitude and appreciation to settle within you. Feel the warmth of this gratitude spreading throughout your body. Let it remind you of the strength and resilience you possess. Know that your journey and growth continue with each new challenge and experience. Now, take another deep breath in, and as you exhale, slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment. Wiggle your fingers and toes, gently stretching your body. When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes, carrying with you the positive energy and gratitude from this meditation. Thank you for taking this time to reflect on your personal growth through sports. Remember, the skills, strength, and resilience you've developed are always within you, ready to guide and support you.
We're so glad you joined us for this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast with your host, Mike Hartman. If you're enjoying the show, please feel free to rate, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. That helps others find the show, and we greatly appreciate it. To dive deeper and learn more about the Healthy Mindset Program or to get in touch with Mike, please visit our website, healthymindsetapp.com. Thanks again for listening, and we hope you'll join us again in the next episode of the Healthy Mindset App Coach AI Coach AI Coach podcast. Until then, be well.

